Lyonia calyculata
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a close-up of a plant with small, round fruits and dark leaves. The fruits are light-colored and have a textured surface. The leaves are dark green and have a pointed tip. The plant is shown in a vertical orientation, with the fruits and leaves arranged in a staggered pattern. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the plant. The image is a photogravure, a type of printmaking technique that involves etching an image onto a metal plate. This technique was popular in the early 20th century, and was often used to create detailed and realistic images of natural subjects. You might want to learn more about the technique of photogravure.
